1970 Porsche 912 vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 912 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1986 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Porsche 912 | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Porsche | Reliant |
Model | 912 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2140 mm |