2010 Lexus GX vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lexus GX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lexus GX would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (220 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GX weights approximately 741 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 2010 Lexus GX 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, 2010 Lexus GX 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, 2010 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus GX | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Lexus | Buick |
| Model | GX | Regal |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1885 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |
