1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1995 Rover 800
To start off, 1995 Rover 800 is newer by 7 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, 1995 Rover 800 (167 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Reatta weights approximately 12 kg more than 1995 Rover 800.
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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 1995 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Buick | Rover |
| Model | Reatta | 800 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 68 L |
