2000 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2000 Buick Regal and 2000 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Buick Regal.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Regal. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Regal | 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
Model | Regal | Silverado |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 6270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |