1981 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1979 Renault 5.
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, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Reliant Scimitar | 1979 Renault 5 | |
Make | Reliant | Renault |
Model | Scimitar | 5 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |