1998 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Regal (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 138 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Buick Regal (312 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1998 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Regal | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Element |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
