1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1986 Avanti Avanti and 1986 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 860 kg more than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. 1986 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1986 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1986 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Avanti Avanti | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Avanti | Reliant |
Model | Avanti | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2140 mm |