1998 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner 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 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1998 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 431 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 Mercury Mariner 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 Mercury Mariner 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, 1998 Buick Regal (312 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Regal | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Regal | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
