1999 Buick Regal vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 11 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1259 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.
Because 2010 GMC Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Regal | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 148 L |
