1996 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 16 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1996 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, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Reliant Scimitar | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Reliant | SsangYong |
| Model | Scimitar | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 893 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3010 mm |
