2001 BMW M vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 23 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, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M | Regal |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
