1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Reatta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Reatta would be higher. Both 1988 Buick Reatta and 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight are equipped with a 3,791 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 26 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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