2002 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Maybach 57
To start off, both 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Maybach 57 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2002 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maybach 57 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2002 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Maybach 57 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Maybach 57. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Regal | 2002 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Buick | Maybach |
Model | Regal | 57 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2220 mm |