1989 Buick Reatta vs. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 778 kg more than 1989 Buick Reatta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Reatta | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 96 L |
