1978 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Daihatsu YRV
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 22 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 (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Daihatsu YRV 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, 2000 Daihatsu YRV 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2000 Daihatsu YRV | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Regal | YRV |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
