1979 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 111 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 1979 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Highlander |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |