1979 Buick Regal vs. 1985 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
