1989 Buick Reatta vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2008 Toyota Venza is newer by 19 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, 2008 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1989 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza 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, 2008 Toyota Venza (334 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Reatta | Venza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 334 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 67 L |
