2005 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Regal 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 62 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Buick Regal.
Because 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari 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 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari. 2005 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Buick Regal | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Regal | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |