1983 Peugeot 505 vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1983 Peugeot 505 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 505. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Reliant Scimitar.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Peugeot 505 | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Peugeot | Reliant |
| Model | 505 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
