1979 Buick Regal vs. 1985 Buick Estate
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 6 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 390 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1985 Buick Estate | |
Make | Buick | Buick |
Model | Regal | Estate |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2950 mm |