1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 554 kg more than 1988 Buick Reatta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta. 1988 Buick Reatta has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Reatta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Reatta | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Reatta | Discovery |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |