2001 Buick Regal vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, 2001 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 230 kg more than 2001 Buick Regal.
Because 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Regal | 1992 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Regal | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
