1987 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 21 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 2,843 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 180 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.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Regal. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
