1956 Morris Isis vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Isis would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Morris Isis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Isis weights approximately 451 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, 1956 Morris Isis (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Morris Isis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Morris Isis | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Morris | Reliant |
Model | Isis | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2140 mm |