1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1973 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1973 Honda 1300 and 1973 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 299 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Reliant Scimitar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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, 1973 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1973 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | 1300 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2994 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1194 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 |
