2004 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2012 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 8 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Buick Regal. (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 455 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 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2012 Toyota 4Runner 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota 4Runner. (376 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2012 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 87 L |
