2000 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Regal weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. 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, 2000 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Regal | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Accord |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |