1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1979 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 1979 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 70 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 27 L |