2000 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2000 Buick Regal and 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 732 kg more than 2000 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Regal. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Regal. 2000 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe has manual transmission. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
