1996 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 18 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 404 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra.
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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | Regal |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |
