1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1988 Buick Reatta and 1988 Porsche 944 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 Porsche 944 (214 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 311 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
Because 1988 Porsche 944 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 1988 Porsche 944. 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (351 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta. 1988 Buick Reatta has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Reatta | 944 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |