1988 Buick Reatta vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 43 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 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Reatta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Buick | Subaru |
| Model | Reatta | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 70 L |
