1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1988 Buick Reatta and 1988 Volvo 245 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 69 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
Because 1988 Volvo 245 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 Volvo 245. 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 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245. 1988 Buick Reatta has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 245 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 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Reatta | 245 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
