1979 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 273 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1979 Buick Regal (217 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
