1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1988 Buick Reatta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 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 43 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 336 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Reatta | 25 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 34 L |
