1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 and 1985 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250. (158 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
| Model | 250 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
