1987 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus
To start off, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus is newer by 12 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (137 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot Nautilus weights approximately 620 kg more than 1987 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, 1999 Peugeot Nautilus (267 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (246 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot Nautilus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 1999 Peugeot Nautilus | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Regal | Nautilus |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2960 mm |
