1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 30 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. 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. 1984 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 70 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 70 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |