2009 Nissan Rogue vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Rogue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Rogue would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 304 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Rogue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue 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, 2009 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Rogue | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Nissan | Buick |
| Model | Rogue | Regal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
