1979 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen GTI 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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen GTI. (264 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Regal | GTI |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
