1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 3,988 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 69 kg more than 1988 Buick Reatta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Nissan President 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 1965 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta, 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, 1965 Nissan President (323 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Reatta | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Reatta | President |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |