1978 Buick Regal vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, 1989 TVR S2 is newer by 11 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, 1989 TVR S2 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR S2 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 530 kg more than 1989 TVR S2.
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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1989 TVR S2 | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Regal | S2 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
