1983 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1983 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 210 kg more than 1968 Volvo P 1800. 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 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Scimitar | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Reliant | Volvo |
| Model | Scimitar | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |
