1964 Toyota Corona vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 325 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 1986 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Toyota Corona | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Toyota | Reliant |
| Model | Corona | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 27 L |
