1971 Plymouth Road Runner vs. 1976 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1976 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Road Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Road Runner would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner weights approximately 385 kg more than 1976 Reliant Scimitar.
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. 1976 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1971 Plymouth Road Runner has manual transmission. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Plymouth Road Runner | 1976 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Plymouth | Reliant |
| Model | Road Runner | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1265 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2620 mm |
