1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 414 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Bristol | Reliant |
Model | 406 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2140 mm |