2006 BMW M6 vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (507 HP) has 388 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2006 BMW M6 (705 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M6 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 507 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
