1985 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. 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 44 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 145 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1985 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1985 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Reliant Scimitar | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Crown |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |