1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1994 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 806 kg more than 1994 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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 1994 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Dodge | Reliant |
| Model | Mirada | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2140 mm |
