1977 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, both 1977 Reliant Scimitar and 1977 Volvo 343 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 275 kg more than 1977 Volvo 343. 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, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 343. 1977 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1977 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1977 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Reliant Scimitar | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Scimitar | 343 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
