1978 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet 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 Toyota Starlet (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 464 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1995 Toyota Starlet, 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 (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Starlet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1331 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |