2002 Buick Regal vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Regal weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
Because 2005 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Buick Regal, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Regal | 2005 Honda NSX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | NSX |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |