2004 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Buick Regal. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Regal weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Regal. (305 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
