1992 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1992 Buick Regal. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 495 kg more than 1992 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Regal. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Regal | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2837 mm |
