1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 11 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 535 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Roadmaster | Regal |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
