1973 Nissan Cherry vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (270 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 988 kg more than 1973 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Buick Regal (400 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Cherry. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Cherry | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Cherry | Regal |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2738 mm |
