1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1973 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1973 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1973 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, 1948 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Scimitar. (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1973 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A 110 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2540 mm |
