1981 Austin Marina vs. 1970 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Austin Marina | 1970 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | Marina | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2540 mm |