1978 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Daewoo Rezzo
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 24 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, 2002 Daewoo Rezzo (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Rezzo should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Rezzo.
Because 1978 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Rezzo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Rezzo. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Rezzo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2002 Daewoo Rezzo | |
| Make | Buick | Daewoo |
| Model | Regal | Rezzo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
