1978 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen W12 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 5,982 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (600 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 179 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen W12.
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, 2002 Volkswagen W12 (335 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2002 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Regal | W12 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3010 mm |
