1980 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1980 Reliant Scimitar and 1980 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 300 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Scimitar | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Scimitar | Carina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
