1988 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1988 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Skoda L would be higher. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Reliant Scimitar (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 44 kg more than 1988 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1988 Reliant Scimitar (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1988 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Reliant Scimitar | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Reliant | Skoda |
| Model | Scimitar | L |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| 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 | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
