1986 Pontiac Fiero vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1986 Pontiac Fiero 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 2,827 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Fiero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Fiero (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 372 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 Pontiac Fiero (220 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (100 Nm). This means 1986 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Pontiac Fiero | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Pontiac | Reliant |
| Model | Fiero | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2140 mm |
