1999 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2002 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 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, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Camry. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Camry. (279 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Camry |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1460 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
