1978 Buick Regal vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Tipo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Because 1978 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Buick Regal (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (156 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | Tipo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
