2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Buick Regal
To start off, 2011 Buick Regal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Buick Regal. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2011 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 467 kg more than 2011 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Buick Regal. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Land Rover | Buick |
| Model | Discovery | Regal |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
