1978 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Seat Exeo.
Because 1978 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Buick | Seat |
| Model | Regal | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2642 mm |
