1978 Buick Regal vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 32 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 565 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | M6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2781 mm |
