1999 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2001 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Renault Laguna.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Regal | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Regal | Laguna |
Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |