2012 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2012 Buick Regal and 2012 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick Regal | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Avalon |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1486 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2819 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |