2001 Honda Life vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Regal (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Regal weights approximately 875 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Buick Regal (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2012 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Honda | Buick |
| Model | Life | Regal |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2738 mm |
