1983 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1977 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1983 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Laurel 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 6 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Laurel. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 60 kg more than 1977 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1977 Nissan Laurel (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Scimitar. 1977 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1983 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1983 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant Scimitar | 1977 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Reliant | Nissan |
| Model | Scimitar | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
