1979 Buick Regal vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 416 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 632 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | 917 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 798 kg |
