1978 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 18 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, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 220 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
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 | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |