2001 Citroen Osee vs. 1998 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1998 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1998 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 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen Osee | 1998 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Citroen | Reliant |
| Model | Osee | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1250 mm |
