1979 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Mazda Levante
To start off, 1998 Mazda Levante 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 Mazda Levante (139 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Levante should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Because 1998 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Mazda Levante will offer significantly more control. 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 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1998 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | Levante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2230 mm |
