2011 Buick Regal CXL vs. 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo
To start off, both 2011 Buick Regal CXL and 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Buick Regal CXL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal CXL. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal CXL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo weights approximately 32 kg more than 2011 Buick Regal CXL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal CXL. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal CXL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Regal CXL | 2011 Buick Regal CXL Turbo | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Regal |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
