2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1020 kg more 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 621 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Buick Regal | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Arnage | Regal |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 218 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2750 mm |