1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1987 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 1987 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 911 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2140 mm |
