2001 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (245 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Regal weights approximately 86 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
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, 2001 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Regal | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Accord |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |