2004 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 72 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (242 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Regal | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Regal | Sportage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 242 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |