1985 Reliant Scimitar GTC Automatic vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar GTE Automatic

To start off, both 1985 Reliant Scimitar GTC Automatic and 1985 Reliant Scimitar GTE Automatic were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1985 Reliant Scimitar GTC Automatic and 1985 Reliant Scimitar GTE Automatic are equipped with a 2,790 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 133 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar GTC Automatic weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Reliant Scimitar GTE Automatic.

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, both vehicles can yield 206 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Reliant Scimitar GTC Automatic 1985 Reliant Scimitar GTE Automatic
Make Reliant Reliant
Model Scimitar Scimitar
Year Released 1985 1985
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2790 cc 2790 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 133 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.5 mm 68.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2640 mm


 

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