2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1982 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 26 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1982 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. 1982 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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