1978 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2004 Seat Toledo 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 9 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.
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, 2004 Seat Toledo, 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 (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Toledo. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 2004 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Buick | Seat |
Model | Regal | Toledo |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |