2001 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis

To start off, both 2001 Buick Regal and 2001 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Regal weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2001 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Buick Regal 2001 Toyota Avensis
Make Buick Toyota
Model Regal Avensis
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
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 148 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 311 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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