2012 Buick Regal Premium 1 vs. 2012 Buick Regal GS
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1 and 2012 Buick Regal GS were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal GS (270 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal GS should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal GS weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1. 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 Regal GS (400 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1. 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1 has automatic transmission and 2012 Buick Regal GS has manual transmission. 2012 Buick Regal GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Regal Premium 1 | 2012 Buick Regal GS | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Regal | Regal |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1683 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
