1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 540 kg more than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1971 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Belmont | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Holden | Reliant |
| Model | Belmont | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2140 mm |
