1975 Lancia Stratos vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 320 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
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 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lancia Stratos | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Stratos | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2640 mm |