2000 Buick Regal vs. 2011 Honda Insight
To start off, 2011 Honda Insight 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 99 more horse power than 2011 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Regal weights approximately 328 kg more than 2011 Honda Insight. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Buick Regal | 2011 Honda Insight | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Insight |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |