1982 Buick Electra vs. 1982 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1982 Buick Electra and 1982 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 440 kg more than 1982 Reliant SE6.
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, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant SE6. 1982 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1982 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Buick | Reliant |
| Model | Electra | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
