2005 Honda Civic vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Reliant Scimitar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Reliant Scimitar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 1984 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 1984 Reliant Scimitar
Make Honda Reliant
Model Civic Scimitar
Year Released 2005 1984
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 68.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1192 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2640 mm


 

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