2001 Buick Regal vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 9 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, 2001 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Regal weights approximately 428 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. 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, 2001 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Regal | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Fit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
