2004 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 2004 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Italdesign Nazca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Italdesign Nazca would be higher. At 4,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2004 Buick Regal. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Regal weights approximately 550 kg more than 1995 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1995 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Regal. (305 Nm). This means 1995 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 1995 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | Regal | Nazca |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
