2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 34 more horse power than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. 2012 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Buick | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Regal | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
