1979 Buick Regal vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1970 Opel GT | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Regal | GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |