1978 Buick Regal vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 19 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, 1978 Buick Regal (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 535 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Seat Arosa, 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Regal | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |
