1979 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1968 Nissan President | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | President |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
