1979 Buick Regal vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 385 kg more than 1979 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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | Regal | C |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 5801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
