1970 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1970 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1970 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Reliant Scimitar | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 60 L |