2001 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 522 kg more than 2001 Buick Regal.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Regal | Defender |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
