2000 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2011 Cadillac SRX is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac SRX (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 356 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.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac SRX. (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac SRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 2011 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Regal | SRX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
