1982 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina 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 58 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 304 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Reliant Scimitar | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Carina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |