2004 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Buick Regal and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2004 Buick Regal. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Regal. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Regal | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Regal | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 620 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |