1978 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Maserati 420
To start off, 1987 Maserati 420 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 255 kg more than 1987 Maserati 420.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1987 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Regal | 420 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |