1987 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 130 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Reliant Scimitar | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Reliant | Seat |
| Model | Scimitar | 124 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2430 mm |
