1987 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Reliant Scimitar (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Reliant Scimitar | 1971 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Reliant | Renault |
| Model | Scimitar | 10 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2280 mm |
