1978 Buick Regal vs. 1972 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 730 kg more than 1972 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1972 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
