1978 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 17 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (315 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Regal | E |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
