1986 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 585 kg more than 1981 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Estate | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | Estate | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |