1974 Nissan Violet vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Violet weights approximately 53 kg more than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Violet | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Nissan | Reliant |
| Model | Violet | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |
