1989 Buick Reatta vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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. Both 1989 Buick Reatta and 2013 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 3,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1989 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Reatta weights approximately 67 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Reatta. (285 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Reatta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Reatta | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Reatta | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1292 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
