2008 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 281 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Highlander | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | Toyota | Buick |
Model | Highlander | Regal |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |