1978 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1278 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.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Regal | Defender |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |