2005 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Buick Regal (352 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
