1977 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1977 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Regal | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Regal | Quest |
Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3160 mm |