2012 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (270 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 819 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 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 (400 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Regal | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
