1999 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1055 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 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Regal | 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 93 L |