2002 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Regal (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 94 kg more than 2002 Buick Regal.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick Regal (311 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2002 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Regal | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
