1987 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corona (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 65 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Reliant Scimitar (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Reliant Scimitar | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2440 mm |