1999 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 14 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY weights approximately 283 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Regal | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 78 L |
