2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (271 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal.
Because 2012 Jaguar XF is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Jaguar XF. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XF (600 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Regal | XF |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
