1978 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport
To start off, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport 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 Suzuki EV Sport (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 15 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.
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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. (106 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2001 Suzuki EV Sport | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Regal | EV Sport |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 398 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
