1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 5 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 536 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
Because 1993 Italdesign Nazca 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 1993 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Buick | Italdesign |
| Model | Reatta | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 297 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
