1979 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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, 1999 Honda Civic (167 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 225 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Honda Civic, 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (166 Nm @ 6300 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1999 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
