1996 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. (102 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 637 kg more than 1996 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, 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Reliant Scimitar | 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | Scimitar | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 893 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |
