1978 Buick Regal vs. 1988 Lancia Hit
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit 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 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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 Lancia Hit (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Hit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1988 Lancia Hit | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Regal | Hit |
| 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 | 90 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
