1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | 260 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.9 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 72.4 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |