1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1971 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 21 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 220 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, 1971 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 40 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |