1999 Buick Regal vs. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 384 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 De Tomaso Deauville 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 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. 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, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1976 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | Regal | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
