1999 Buick Regal vs. 1996 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (216 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1996 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 1996 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 SsangYong Korando 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 SsangYong Korando. (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1996 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Regal | Korando |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
