1999 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey 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, both vehicles can yield 245 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 510 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Buick Regal (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
