1952 Allard Safari vs. 1998 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1998 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 583 kg more than 1998 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, 1952 Allard Safari (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1952 Allard Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1998 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Allard | Reliant |
Model | Safari | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2140 mm |