1999 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2002 Toyota Soarer 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 170 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.
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, 2002 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Regal | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Soarer |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |