1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1996 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1996 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1996 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
| Model | Eldorado | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2140 mm |
