Spec Sizes

Nissan Maxima vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Nissan Maxima · Buick Regal

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length187.7 in
  • Height55.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,012 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.7 in
  • Buick Regal width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (187.7 in vs 196.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Buick Regal is 0.9 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Regal is 443 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,491 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Regal is 443 lb heavier (3,049 lb vs 3,491 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Maxima is 8.5 in shorter (187.7 in vs 196.2 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Maxima is 3.0 in narrower (69.7 in vs 72.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.7 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 109.0 in)
  5. Height: Buick Regal is 0.9 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Nissan Maxima · garage fit for Buick Regal
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Maxima — Nissan Maxima is narrower by 3.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Maxima — Based on length × width (Nissan Maxima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan MaximaBuick RegalDifference
Length187.7 in196.2 in8.5 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in3.0 in
Height55.7 in56.6 in0.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in109.0 in2.7 in
Curb weight3,049 lb3,491 lb443 lb

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