1978 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, both 1978 Reliant Scimitar and 1978 Volvo 265 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 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 265 weights approximately 139 kg more than 1978 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 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 265. 1978 Volvo 265 has automatic transmission and 1978 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1978 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Reliant Scimitar | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Scimitar | 265 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |
