1978 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 28 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Navara (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 2006 Nissan Navara (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Regal | Navara |
Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |