1992 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Regal would be higher. At 2,844 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Regal (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 112 kg more than 1992 Buick Regal.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Buick Regal (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Regal | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
