1948 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1979 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,064 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 Reliant Scimitar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Buick 40 | 1979 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | 40 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4064 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1265 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |