2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1997 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1997 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 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, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1997 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Reliant |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2140 mm |
