1985 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 390 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Reliant Scimitar | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Reliant | Aston Martin |
| Model | Scimitar | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2601 mm |
