1979 Buick Regal vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 128 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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, 1979 Buick Regal (217 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Supra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
