2000 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2000 Buick Regal and 2000 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (89 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Regal weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Regal | 2000 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Regal | Octavia |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |