1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1972 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1972 Honda 1300 and 1972 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Reliant Scimitar (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 212 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Reliant Scimitar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Reliant Scimitar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1972 Reliant Scimitar (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda 1300 | 1972 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | 1300 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2993 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2540 mm |