1979 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 27 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, 1979 Buick Regal (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato 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 | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2286 cc |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
