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 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 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 355 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, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 325. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1982 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1982 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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