1978 Buick Century vs. 1994 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 536 kg more than 1994 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 1994 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | Century | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2140 mm |