1974 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Reliant Scimitar | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Reliant | Vauxhall |
| Model | Scimitar | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
