1998 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 11 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1223 kg more than 1998 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Regal. (312 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Buick Regal | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Regal | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3630 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 641 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2717 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |