1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 625 kg more than 1986 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (671 Nm) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (100 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
Model | Corvette | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 671 Nm | 100 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 840 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 |