1988 Buick Reatta vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 24 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1988 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 403 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.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Reatta | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Reatta | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 76 L |
