2002 Buick Regal vs. 2001 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2002 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Regal (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Avancier weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Buick Regal.
Because 2001 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Regal. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Buick Regal | 2001 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
