1973 Nissan Laurel vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 145 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Laurel. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Laurel | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Laurel | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |