1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 354 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Lancia Aurelia. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Lancia | Reliant |
| Model | Aurelia | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2140 mm |
