1990 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP) has 448 more horse power than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 748 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Reliant Scimitar | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Reliant | Porsche |
| Model | Scimitar | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 523 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4477 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2350 mm |
