1978 Buick Regal vs. 1994 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 16 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, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 305 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic.
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, 1994 Honda Civic, 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1994 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |