1977 Toyota Crown vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 105 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1986 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Toyota Crown | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Toyota | Reliant |
| Model | Crown | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
