1984 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Vauxhall Ventora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora should accelerate faster than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora weights approximately 332 kg more than 1984 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, 1970 Vauxhall Ventora (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Reliant Scimitar | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Reliant | Vauxhall |
Model | Scimitar | Ventora |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2600 mm |