1999 Buick Regal vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 560 kg more than 1988 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
