2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | V12 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 132 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2140 mm |