2005 Buick Regal vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2005 Buick Regal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Inspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Inspire would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Regal weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Honda Inspire.
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, 2005 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Inspire. (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Inspire.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Regal | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Inspire |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |