1978 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1996 Opel Frontera 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 Opel Frontera (115 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Frontera weights approximately 490 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.
Because 1996 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1996 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Regal | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
