1997 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1997 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 537 kg more than 1997 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Reliant Scimitar | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Reliant | Buick |
Model | Scimitar | Century |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 893 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2760 mm |