1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1981 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Taft 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 121 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 516 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Reatta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1981 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Reatta | Taft |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2030 mm |
