2004 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Buick Regal. (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Regal weights approximately 278 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 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 2001 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Buick Regal (388 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
