1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1996 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1996 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 109 kg more than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
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 Opel Ascona (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1996 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Ascona | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2140 mm |
