2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Corvette | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
