Buick Regal (1997 – 2004) vs Lexus LS (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Lexus LS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 284 hp against 243 hp. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 220 km/h. The Buick Regal uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 12.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,558 kg against 1,755 kg.
| Specification |
Buick
Regal
1997 – 2004
|
Lexus
LS
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2004 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 – 243 hp | 284 hp |
| Torque | 310 – 380 Nm | 398 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 220 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.8 – 10.7 L/100 km | 12.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,983 mm | 4,999 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,769 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,558 – 1,592 kg | 1,755 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.