2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Citroen C4 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 278 kg more than 2012 Citroen C4. 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 Citroen C4 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
Make | Buick | Citroen |
Model | Regal | C4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |