1999 Buick Regal vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal. 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 (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Legend |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
