1974 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1998 Volvo S90
To start off, 1998 Volvo S90 is newer by 24 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, 1998 Volvo S90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S90 weights approximately 382 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1974 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Reliant Scimitar | 1998 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Scimitar | S90 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
