1992 Buick Regal vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Regal weights approximately 124 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Regal | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2844 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1216 kg |
