2011 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2011 Buick Regal and 2011 Lada Niva 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Regal weights approximately 348 kg more than 2011 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lada Niva 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, 2011 Buick Regal (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva. 2011 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2011 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Buick Regal | 2011 Lada Niva | |
Make | Buick | Lada |
Model | Regal | Niva |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |