1990 Honda Legend vs. 1990 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1990 Honda Legend and 1990 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Legend (175 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 580 kg more than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Reliant Scimitar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Reliant Scimitar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Legend | 1990 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Honda | Reliant |
Model | Legend | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2140 mm |