1999 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Regal 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 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 41 kg more than 1999 Buick Regal.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V 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, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |
