1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1981 Chevrolet Suburban and 1981 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Suburban | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Suburban | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6210 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2640 mm |
