1979 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman 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, 2006 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
