1978 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2005 Lancia Lybra is newer by 27 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, 2005 Lancia Lybra (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Lancia Lybra.
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, 2005 Lancia Lybra, 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, 2005 Lancia Lybra (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2005 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Regal | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
