1979 Buick Regal vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 34 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 75 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
