2011 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Buick Regal would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Regal weights approximately 298 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2012 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal. 2011 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Regal | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
