1979 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2000 Ginetta G34 is newer by 21 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, 2000 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 614 kg more than 2000 Ginetta G34.
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, 2000 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2000 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | Buick | Ginetta |
| Model | Regal | G34 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1050 mm |
