2000 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 13 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2000 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 674 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 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Regal. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick Regal | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Regal | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2234 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5173 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 83 L |
