2004 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, both 2004 Buick Regal and 2004 Honda City were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Regal weights approximately 581 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2004 Buick Regal (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City. 2004 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda City has manual transmission. 2004 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | City |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
