2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 215 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Lotus | Reliant |
| Model | GT 1 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
