2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
Model | V12 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |