1974 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 31 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, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 385 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Chairman H. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1974 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1974 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Reliant Scimitar | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Reliant | SsangYong |
| Model | Scimitar | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 267 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2910 mm |
