1978 Buick Regal vs. 2001 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2001 SsangYong Musso is newer by 23 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, 2001 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal.
Because 2001 SsangYong Musso 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, 2001 SsangYong Musso 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, 2001 SsangYong Musso (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2001 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Regal | Musso |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
