1972 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1972 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1972 Reliant Scimitar and 1972 Simca 1100 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 64 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1100. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 171 kg more than 1972 Simca 1100. 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 Simca 1100, 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1100. (100 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Reliant Scimitar | 1972 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Reliant | Simca |
| Model | Scimitar | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
