1999 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Chevrolet Metro
To start off, both 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Chevrolet Metro were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. (53 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 660 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. (79 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. 1999 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Metro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Metro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1999 Chevrolet Metro | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Metro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
