1998 Buick Regal vs. 2013 BMW X6 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 M is newer by 15 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1998 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 M weights approximately 921 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 2013 BMW X6 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 M 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, 2013 BMW X6 M (678 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Regal. (312 Nm). This means 2013 BMW X6 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Regal | 2013 BMW X6 M | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Regal | X6 M |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 2415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4876 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
