2004 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 684 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Corvette | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2140 mm |
