1976 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 835 kg more than 1976 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Reliant Scimitar | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Scimitar | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 70 L |
