2004 Buick Regal vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (251 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 443 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal.
Because 2005 GMC Safari 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, 2005 GMC Safari 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Buick | GMC |
| Model | Regal | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 102 L |
