1979 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Audi A4
To start off, 2010 Audi A4 is newer by 31 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, 2010 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A4 weights approximately 235 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.
Because 2010 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2010 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Regal | A4 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2809 mm |
