1990 BMW 316 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 12 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, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 350 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 316 | Regal |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 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 |