1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1984 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, 1955 Austin A 55 (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A 55 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2140 mm |
