2010 Audi A8 vs. 2011 Buick Regal
To start off, 2011 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Audi A8 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 367 kg more than 2011 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A8 | 2011 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A8 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5192 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3073 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
