2011 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Nissan Grand Livina
To start off, both 2011 Buick Regal and 2011 Nissan Grand Livina 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 74 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Regal weights approximately 301 kg more than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. 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 (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Grand Livina. 2011 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Grand Livina has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Grand Livina 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 Nissan Grand Livina | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Regal | Grand Livina |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
