1992 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1992 Buick Regal. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 487 kg more than 1992 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Regal. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Buick Regal | 2000 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Regal | Seville |
Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2844 cc | 4572 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1827 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2890 mm |