2004 Buick Regal vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 4 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Regal weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2004 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Regal | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Regal | Condor |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |