1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1970 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 190 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1970 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 40 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |