1978 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2011 Maybach Landaulet 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal.
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 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2011 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Buick | Maybach |
| Model | Regal | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3828 mm |
