2005 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Buick Regal and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (243 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Regal | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Regal | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
