1979 Buick Regal vs. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
