1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1988 Holden Barina
To start off, both 1988 Buick Reatta and 1988 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 98 more horse power than 1988 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 806 kg more than 1988 Holden Barina. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1988 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Reatta | Barina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2250 mm |
