1979 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2002 Toyota Pod is newer by 23 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, 2002 Toyota Pod (194 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 555 kg more than 2002 Toyota Pod.
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, 2002 Toyota Pod, 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, 2002 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2002 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Pod |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
