1989 Buick Reatta vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 18 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Reatta | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| 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 | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
