1999 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Holden Berlina
To start off, both 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Holden Berlina were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Holden Berlina are equipped with a 3,789 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 10 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Holden Berlina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Regal | 1999 Holden Berlina | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Regal | Berlina |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |