2002 Buick Regal vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Regal.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2002 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2002 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Regal | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Regal | Forester |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
| 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 Length | 4990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
