1998 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2000 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Regal (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 211 kg more than 1998 Buick Regal.
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, 1998 Buick Regal (312 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Regal | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Sienna |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 273 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |