1974 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 17 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, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 367 kg more than 1974 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 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Reliant Scimitar | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Supra |
Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |