1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 903 kg more than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1985 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1985 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Reliant |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2140 mm |
