1978 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 336 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Highlander (302 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
