2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 26 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 220 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Tacoma | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Toyota | Reliant |
Model | Tacoma | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2010 | 1984 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2694 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |