2011 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2011 Buick Regal and 2011 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 188 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.
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 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Buick Regal | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
