1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1982 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1982 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 635 kg more than 1982 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1982 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Reliant |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2640 mm |
