1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
| Model | 62 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
