1997 Fiat Brava vs. 1997 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Brava and 1997 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Brava. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Fiat Brava weights approximately 147 kg more than 1997 Reliant Scimitar.
Because 1997 Reliant Scimitar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Reliant Scimitar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Brava, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Brava | 1997 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | Brava | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2140 mm |
