1979 Buick Regal vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 100 NX (141 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 100 NX should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 360 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
