1978 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 148 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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Buick | Suzuki |
Model | Regal | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2639 mm |