1994 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 114 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1994 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Reliant Scimitar | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Corolla |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2290 mm |