2005 Smart ForTwo vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2005 Smart ForTwo 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 (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForTwo.
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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForTwo. 1984 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 2005 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2005 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Smart | Reliant |
Model | ForTwo | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 698 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 33 L | 27 L |