1993 Marcos Mantara vs. 1973 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,949 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 264 kg more than 1993 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Marcos Mantara | 1973 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Marcos | Reliant |
| Model | Mantara | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
