1972 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1972 Rover P5B

To start off, both 1972 Reliant Scimitar and 1972 Rover P5B were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover P5B weights approximately 400 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. 1972 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1972 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1972 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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