1984 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1984 Renault R5

To start off, both 1984 Reliant Scimitar and 1984 Renault R5 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 580 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.

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