1950 Morris Six vs. 1990 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1990 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Reliant Scimitar (75 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 384 kg more than 1990 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, 1950 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Six | 1990 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Morris | Reliant |
| Model | Six | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |
