1986 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 24 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, 2010 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 79 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
