2004 Buick Regal vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2004 Buick Regal is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. (188 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 492 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2004 Buick Regal (388 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover. (320 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Regal | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
