1999 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, both 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Kia Pride Wagon 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 134 more horse power than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 740 kg more than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Pride Wagon. 1999 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Pride Wagon has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Pride Wagon 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 Kia Pride Wagon | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Regal | Pride Wagon |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1324 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |