1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 224 kg more than 1980 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | Camaro | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |