1979 Buick Regal vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 1995 GMC Safari is newer by 16 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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 460 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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1995 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Regal | Safari |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
