1979 Buick Regal vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 24 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, 2003 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 65 kg more than 2003 Honda NSX.
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, 2003 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 2003 Honda NSX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | NSX |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |