1977 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 30 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 745 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
