1989 Buick Reatta vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 21 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1989 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 709 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 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Reatta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 2010 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | Reatta | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
