1999 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 1974 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1974 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
