2012 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 987 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Regal | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Regal | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |
