1958 AC Aceca vs. 1994 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 1958 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1958 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1994 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | AC | Reliant |
| Model | Aceca | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2140 mm |
