1982 Lancia Beta vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 208 kg more than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia Beta | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Beta | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2140 mm |