1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1989 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1989 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1989 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 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 212 | 1989 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
Model | 212 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 216 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2140 mm |