2004 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 814 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Regal. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 2335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 18.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 96 L |
