2012 Buick Enclave vs. 2012 Buick Regal

To start off, both 2012 Buick Enclave and 2012 Buick Regal were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 535 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Buick Enclave 2012 Buick Regal
Make Buick Buick
Model Enclave Regal
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 288 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6700 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2168 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 5126 mm 4831 mm
Vehicle Width 2007 mm 1857 mm
Vehicle Height 1842 mm 1483 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 2738 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 68 L


 

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