2002 Acura CL vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 53 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura CL | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | Acura | Buick |
Model | CL | Regal |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |