1977 Opel Monza vs. 1997 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1997 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Opel Monza (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1997 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1997 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 103 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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, 1977 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1977 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Opel Monza | 1997 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Monza | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2140 mm |
