2010 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 587 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal.
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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal. 2012 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Carnival | 2012 Buick Regal | |
Make | Kia | Buick |
Model | Carnival | Regal |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4831 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |