1973 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. 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 53 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 374 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1973 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Reliant Scimitar | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Reliant | Smart |
| Model | Scimitar | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 1867 mm |
