1979 Buick Regal vs. 1973 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 335 kg more than 1973 Toyota 2000GT.
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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota 2000GT. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1973 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1973 Toyota 2000GT 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 | 1973 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |