1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1992 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1992 Opel Frontera is newer by 4 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. 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 64 more horse power than 1992 Opel Frontera. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Opel Frontera weights approximately 284 kg more than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Because 1992 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Reatta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Frontera. (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1992 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Buick | Opel |
| Model | Reatta | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
