1979 Austin Marina vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1979 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 7 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina. 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Austin Marina | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | Marina | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |