2011 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2011 Buick Regal and 2011 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Regal (220 HP) has 141 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Micra. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Micra.
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 (349 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Micra. (108 Nm). This means 2011 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Micra. 2011 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Micra 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.
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2011 Buick Regal | 2011 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Regal | Micra |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 349 Nm | 108 Nm |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1666 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2449 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 46 L |