1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1964 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 13 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 40 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1003 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |