1978 Renault Alpine vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault Alpine (148 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Alpine. (204 Nm). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Alpine. 1975 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1978 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1978 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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