2001 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2001 Buick Regal and 2001 Toyota Celica 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 7 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Celica. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Regal weights approximately 441 kg more than 2001 Toyota Celica. 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) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Celica. (180 Nm). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Celica. 2001 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Regal | 2001 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Celica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
