1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1971 Honda Life
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life. 1988 Buick Reatta has automatic transmission and 1971 Honda Life has manual transmission. 1971 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Reatta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Reatta | 1971 Honda Life | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Reatta | Life |
Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 61 L |