1978 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 21 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, 1999 Opel Speedster (147 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 Opel Speedster.
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 (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Regal | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
