1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1990 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1990 Porsche 928 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (330 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 740 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.
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 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 1990 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Porsche | Reliant |
Model | 928 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4957 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 430 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2140 mm |