1980 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 70 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant Scimitar | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Scimitar | Crown |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
