1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1973 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1973 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 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1973 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1973 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Jaguar XK8 | 1973 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
Model | XK8 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |