1978 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B is newer by 29 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz B.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2007 Mercedes-Benz B | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Regal | B |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
