1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405. 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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405. 1978 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1954 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1954 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 405 | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Bristol | Reliant |
Model | 405 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 27 L |