1995 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1995 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1995 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 368 kg more than 1995 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Reliant Scimitar | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Reliant | Chevrolet |
| Model | Scimitar | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 893 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2830 mm |
