1991 BMW M12 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 13 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal.
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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M12 | Regal |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
