1978 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 31 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 119 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |
