1981 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 514 kg more than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Reliant Scimitar | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Reliant | Aston Martin |
Model | Scimitar | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |