1993 Porsche 965 vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 211 kg more than 1986 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 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 965 | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 965 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2640 mm |
