1979 Buick Regal vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 43 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB 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 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Regal | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |