1987 Nissan Silvia vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 133 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Nissan Silvia | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Silvia | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |