1979 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 32 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, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Regal (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| 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 | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
