1986 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (148 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 370 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 Reliant Scimitar (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Reliant Scimitar | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Celica |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2620 mm |