1972 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 220 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
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 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Reliant Scimitar | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Scimitar | 5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 23 L | 51 L |
