1989 Buick Reatta vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Reatta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Reatta would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Reatta weights approximately 822 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Reatta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1989 Buick Reatta (285 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1989 Buick Reatta has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Reatta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Reatta | Today |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1400 mm |
