1985 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 68 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 (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Reliant Scimitar | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Scimitar | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |
