2001 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,931 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2001 Aston Martin DB7 (556 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm). This means 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant Scimitar. 1979 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 2001 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2001 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Aston Martin DB7 | 1979 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | DB7 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5931 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 236 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |