2008 BMW M5 vs. 1979 Buick Regal
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 29 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M5 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 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, 2008 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 1979 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | M5 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
