1979 Buick Regal vs. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Regal | Caprice |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |