2000 GMC Safari vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 691 kg more than 1978 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, 2000 GMC Safari (319 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. 2000 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1978 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1978 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | GMC | Reliant |
| Model | Safari | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 135 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
