2000 Buick Regal vs. 2013 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2013 GMC Terrain 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, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 GMC Terrain. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Terrain weights approximately 263 kg more than 2000 Buick Regal.
Because 2013 GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain 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 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Regal | 2013 GMC Terrain | |
Make | Buick | GMC |
Model | Regal | Terrain |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1823 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4707 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2857 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |