1977 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1979 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. Both 1977 Reliant Scimitar and 1979 Reliant Scimitar are equipped with a 2,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1977 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, both vehicles can yield 236 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Reliant Scimitar 1979 Reliant Scimitar
Make Reliant Reliant
Model Scimitar Scimitar
Year Released 1977 1979
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2994 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 135 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 236 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.8 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.4 mm 72.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 27 L


 

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