2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 855 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Regal |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |
