1978 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 20 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 40 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 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
