1978 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 21 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, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 434 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Regal | Spider |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |