1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1982 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1982 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 331 kg more than 1982 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1982 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Buick | Reliant |
| Model | LeSabre | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
