1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 45 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Regal |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
