1999 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is newer by 9 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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 502 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Regal | Veracruz |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3778 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 78 L |
