1978 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 Smart Roadster 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 Smart Roadster (101 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal.
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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2005 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Buick | Smart |
| Model | Regal | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
