1982 BMW 325 vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1982 BMW 325 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 290 kg more than 1982 BMW 325.
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 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 325 | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 325 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
