1979 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Lexus LS
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 29 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, 2008 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 345 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2008 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Regal | LS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2930 mm |
