1978 Buick Regal vs. 2008 MG TF
To start off, 2008 MG TF is newer by 30 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, 2008 MG TF (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 MG TF.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2008 MG TF | |
| Make | Buick | MG |
| Model | Regal | TF |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2380 mm |
