2002 Maserati Coupe vs. 1998 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 2002 Maserati Coupe is newer by 4 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1998 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1998 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 782 kg more than 1998 Reliant Scimitar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm). This means 2002 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Reliant Scimitar.

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