1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (110 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1983 Donkervoort S7.

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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Donkervoort S7. (163 Nm). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Donkervoort S7. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1978 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1978 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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