1970 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 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 55 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 1980 Toyota Corolla 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. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Reliant Scimitar | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Scimitar | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
