1978 Buick Electra vs. 1971 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1971 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 595 kg more than 1971 Reliant Scimitar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Reliant Scimitar. (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Reliant Scimitar. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1971 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1971 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 1971 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | Electra | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |