2000 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Scion tC
To start off, 2012 Scion tC 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 17 more horse power than 2012 Scion tC. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Regal weights approximately 172 kg more than 2012 Scion tC. 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, 2000 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion tC. (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 2012 Scion tC | |
| Make | Buick | Scion |
| Model | Regal | tC |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
