1982 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Reliant Scimitar | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Corona |
Year Released | 1982 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |