1979 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2007 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 28 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2007 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2007 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
