1978 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Regal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Regal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Buick Regal (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
