1989 Buick Reatta vs. 1997 Mercury Mystique
To start off, 1997 Mercury Mystique is newer by 8 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, 1997 Mercury Mystique (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury Mystique should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Reatta weights approximately 219 kg more than 1997 Mercury Mystique.
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, 1989 Buick Reatta (285 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury Mystique. (220 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury Mystique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 1997 Mercury Mystique | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Reatta | Mystique |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
