1978 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 35 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 415 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 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Crosstour |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1898 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2797 mm |