1999 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, 2011 Mazda 6 is newer by 12 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, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Regal | 6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
