1949 Morris Oxford vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 113 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Oxford | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Morris | Reliant |
Model | Oxford | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2140 mm |