2012 Buick Regal vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 437 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal. 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Buick Regal | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Regal | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 5152 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2011 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2738 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |