1979 Buick Regal vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 335 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, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 400 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 | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | 400 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
