1999 Buick Regal vs. 1970 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 915 kg more than 1970 Nissan Sunny. 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 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1970 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
