1979 Buick Regal vs. 1979 Lancia Gamma
To start off, both 1979 Buick Regal and 1979 Lancia Gamma were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 3 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Gamma. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Gamma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Lancia Gamma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Gamma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Gamma. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Gamma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1979 Lancia Gamma | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Regal | Gamma |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
