1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 1983 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1983 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1983 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Scimitar. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1983 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1983 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 1983 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | 380 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3839 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |