2003 Buick Regal vs. 2002 Holden UTE
To start off, 2003 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Regal weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Holden UTE.
Because 2002 Holden UTE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden UTE. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Regal | 2002 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Regal | UTE |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
