1999 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2010 Jeep Commander 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Commander (305 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 162 kg more than 2010 Jeep Commander.
Because 2010 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander. 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 Jeep Commander (453 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2010 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Regal | Commander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
