1979 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 523 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 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Regal | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3052 mm |
