1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1979 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest 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 36 more horse power than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1954 Daimler Conquest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 164 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Daimler Conquest. (176 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Daimler Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Daimler Conquest | 1979 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Daimler | Reliant |
Model | Conquest | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2433 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |