2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Hyundai Atos
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Hyundai Atos 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 (270 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 625 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Atos. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Regal | Atos |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
