1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 6 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 6 kg more than 1994 Porsche 928.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Reatta | 928 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 76 L |
