1979 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 165 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro 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 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Buick | Vauxhall |
| Model | Regal | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
