2000 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2000 Buick Regal and 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 156 kg more than 2000 Buick Regal.
Because 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 312 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Regal | 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Buick | Jeep |
Model | Regal | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |