1979 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Lexus GS is newer by 19 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, 1998 Lexus GS (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 225 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, 1998 Lexus GS (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 1998 Lexus GS | |
Make | Buick | Lexus |
Model | Regal | GS |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |