1979 Buick Regal vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, both 1979 Buick Regal and 1979 Subaru Coupe 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 52 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 580 kg more than 1979 Subaru Coupe. 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 Subaru Coupe, 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Coupe has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Coupe 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.
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1979 Buick Regal | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Regal | Coupe |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |