1995 Pontiac Firehawk vs. 1983 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 416 kg more than 1983 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | 1983 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Pontiac | Reliant |
| Model | Firehawk | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 91 L |
