1981 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, both 1981 Reliant Scimitar and 1981 Talbot Tagora 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Talbot Tagora. 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, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Reliant Scimitar | 1981 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Reliant | Talbot |
Model | Scimitar | Tagora |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2155 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 81.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2820 mm |