2001 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Regal weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2001 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2001 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Regal | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Regal | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
