2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1982 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1982 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Titan | 1982 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Nissan | Reliant |
Model | Titan | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2285 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 27 L |