1987 Buick Regal vs. 1993 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1993 Nissan Presea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Regal (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Presea. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 586 kg more than 1993 Nissan Presea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Buick Regal 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 1987 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Presea, 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Presea. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan Presea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1993 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Presea |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
