1995 BMW CLS vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 17 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, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS 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, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | CLS | Regal |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
