1978 Buick Regal vs. 2011 BMW 128
To start off, 2011 BMW 128 is newer by 33 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, 2011 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 155 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, 2011 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2011 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 128 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2659 mm |
