1999 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 48 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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 (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Regal | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Buick | Subaru |
Model | Regal | Outback |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
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 | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |