2012 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti G (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 199 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.
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, 2013 Infiniti G (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick Regal | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Buick | Infiniti |
| Model | Regal | G |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4657 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
