1999 Buick Regal vs. 2003 Acura CL
To start off, 2003 Acura CL is newer by 4 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, 2003 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 20 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, 2003 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2003 Acura CL | |
| Make | Buick | Acura |
| Model | Regal | CL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |
