1986 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 220 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.
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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan 350Z has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan 350Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
