1978 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 32 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, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 132 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Because 1978 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Buick Regal (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2685 mm |
