1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1996 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1996 Buick Roadmaster and 1996 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 957 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1996 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Buick | Reliant |
Model | Roadmaster | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |