2001 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Murano weights approximately 251 kg more than 2001 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 Nissan Murano (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Regal | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Murano |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1811 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 82 L |
