1978 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 85 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
