1979 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 305 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 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor (345 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Regal | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1869 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1768 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2751 mm |
