2001 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Buick Regal
To start off, 2011 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Regal weights approximately 128 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
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 Ford Taurus (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Taurus | 2011 Buick Regal | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Taurus | Regal |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |