1978 Buick Regal vs. 1980 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1980 Nissan Stanza is newer by 2 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, 1980 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 475 kg more than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1980 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
