1984 Nissan Leopard vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (213 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 263 kg more than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Because 1984 Nissan Leopard 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 1984 Nissan Leopard. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, 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, 1984 Nissan Leopard (335 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Leopard | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Leopard | Regal |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2738 mm |
