2005 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2005 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Allion. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Regal weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Allion. (148 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Regal | 2004 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | Allion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
