1978 Buick Regal vs. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 10 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 10 kg more than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | Regal | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
