1979 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda R-100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda R-100 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 625 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1979 Buick Regal (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Buick | Mazda |
Model | Regal | R-100 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2270 mm |