2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Fiat Albea
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Fiat Albea were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 514 kg more than 2012 Fiat Albea. 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 (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Albea. 2012 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Albea has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Albea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Fiat Albea | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Regal | Albea |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |