2005 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Buick Regal is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Regal | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Regal | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2840 mm |
