1988 Buick Estate vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Reliant Rebel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Reliant Rebel would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1972 Reliant Rebel. 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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel. 1988 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1972 Reliant Rebel has manual transmission. 1972 Reliant Rebel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | Estate | Rebel |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |