1999 Buick Regal vs. 1999 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 1999 Buick Regal and 1999 Peugeot Partner 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 109 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot Partner. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 280 kg more than 1999 Peugeot Partner. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot Partner. (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot Partner. 1999 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1999 Peugeot Partner has manual transmission. 1999 Peugeot Partner 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 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Buick | Peugeot |
| Model | Regal | Partner |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
