2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 53 kg more than 2002 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm). This means 2002 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. 1985 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 2002 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2002 Ascari Ecosse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Ascari | Reliant |
| Model | Ecosse | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
