1986 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2004 Nissan Armada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 784 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Regal. (448 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Armada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
