1999 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 450 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal. 1999 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
