Nissan Maxima (1989 – 1995) vs Buick Regal (1988 – 1996): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Nissan Maxima has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,374 kg against 1,435 kg. At 4,940 mm, the Buick Regal is 160 mm longer than the Nissan Maxima.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
1989 – 1995
|
Buick
Regal
1988 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1995 | 1988 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 hp | 137 – 172 hp |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 244 – 298 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 s | — |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 190 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,940 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,346 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,374 – 1,380 kg | 1,435 – 1,460 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.