1998 Buick Signia vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Signia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Signia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Buick Signia. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Signia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Buick Signia. 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 1998 Buick Signia. 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Signia | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2797 mm |
