1979 Buick Regal vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 1997 Toyota Sienna is newer by 18 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, 1997 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 294 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.

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, 1997 Toyota Sienna, 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, 1997 Toyota Sienna (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.

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