1986 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1986 BMW 628 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 628 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 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, 1986 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 628 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 628 | Regal |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |