1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1996 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1996 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 237 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1996 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 1400 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2140 mm |
