1953 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1987 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1987 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Reliant Scimitar (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1953 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 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, 1953 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard Palm Beach | 1987 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Allard | Reliant |
Model | Palm Beach | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |