1981 Opel Rekord vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1981 Opel Rekord 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Opel Rekord.
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. 1981 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1981 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1981 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Opel Rekord | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Opel | Reliant |
| Model | Rekord | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1689 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
