2005 Marcos TSO vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TSO | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Marcos | Reliant |
| Model | TSO | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 475 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
