1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1978 Mazda 626 and 1978 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 270 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Mazda 626 | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Mazda | Reliant |
Model | 626 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |