1980 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini
To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 640 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. 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, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini. (65 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Scimitar | 1957 Renault Dauphine Gordini | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Scimitar | Dauphine Gordini |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |
