1987 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 25 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, 2012 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (135 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 16 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Buick Regal (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2843 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
