1990 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 685 kg more than 1981 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, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Reliant Scimitar. (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Caprice | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |
