2007 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 29 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, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 120 | Regal |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |