1995 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1967 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1995 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 313 kg more than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1995 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Reliant Scimitar | 1967 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | Scimitar | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 893 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2010 mm |