1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1984 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. 1984 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Reliant |
Model | 220 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |