2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Buick Regal (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Civic | Regal |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |
