1994 Lotus Esprit vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lotus Esprit | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lotus | Reliant |
Model | Esprit | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 267 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |