1969 Toyota Corona vs. 1976 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1976 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 295 kg more than 1969 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, 1976 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Toyota Corona | 1976 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Toyota | Reliant |
Model | Corona | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1707 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 27 L |