1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 295 kg more than 1995 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 Corvette (692 Nm) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | Corvette | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2140 mm |