2002 BMW 332 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 332 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
