1979 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2011 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2011 Pagani Zonda is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 35 kg more than 2011 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2011 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Reliant Scimitar | 2011 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Reliant | Pagani |
| Model | Scimitar | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
