1986 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1986 Renault 4
To start off, both 1986 Reliant Scimitar and 1986 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 145 kg more than 1986 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Reliant Scimitar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Reliant Scimitar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Reliant Scimitar | 1986 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Scimitar | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
