1999 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Durango weights approximately 415 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 1999 Dodge Durango 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, 1999 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1999 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Regal | Durango |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
