1979 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 530 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
