1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 157 kg more than 1979 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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1979 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Reliant |
| Model | Pantera | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
