2004 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Regal would be higher. 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 15 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (245 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Regal | 2013 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Regal | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1531 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |
