1987 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 22 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 45 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Murano. (231 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 294 kg more than 1987 Buick Regal.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano 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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Murano. (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Murano |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| 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 | 276 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
