1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1975 Chrysler Valiant and 1975 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 139 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Chrysler | Reliant |
| Model | Valiant | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
