1985 Opel Rekord vs. 1996 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1996 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Opel Rekord. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Rekord weights approximately 222 kg more than 1996 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 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Opel Rekord | 1996 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Rekord | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2140 mm |