Buick Regal (2012 – 2013) vs Nissan Altima (2012 – 2018): specs compared
Both offer around 270 hp at most. The Nissan Altima is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.7 s against 6.5 s. The Buick Regal has the higher top speed: 261 km/h against 235 km/h. The Nissan Altima is the lighter car, from 1,410 kg against 1,683 kg.
| Specification |
Buick
Regal
2012 – 2013
|
Nissan
Altima
2012 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2013 | 2012 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 273 hp | 182 – 271 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 244 – 251 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | 5.7 – 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 261 km/h | 209 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,831 mm | 4,864 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,471 – 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,776 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,683 kg | 1,410 – 1,495 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.