2000 Buick Regal vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Buick Regal.
Because 2012 BMW 520 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 2012 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | 520 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
