1979 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 97 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
