1979 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2011 Hyundai H1 is newer by 32 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, 2011 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai H1. (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai H1. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2011 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Regal | H1 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
