1979 Buick Regal vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 11 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 537 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 110 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (906 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 641 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 906 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
