1989 Buick Reatta vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 17 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 9 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 458 kg more than 1989 Buick Reatta.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Reatta | Element |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
