1964 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1964 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, 1979 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Reliant Scimitar | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Reliant | Triumph |
| Model | Scimitar | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1003 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2170 mm |
