1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 274 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Avanti | Buick |
| Model | Avanti | Regal |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2750 mm |
