1970 Porsche 917 vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 452 more horse power than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 42 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (100 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 917 | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 917 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 1295 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 840 kg |
