1959 Morris Oxford vs. 1989 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1989 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Reliant Scimitar (75 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Morris Oxford. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Morris Oxford weights approximately 280 kg more than 1989 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, 1959 Morris Oxford (112 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Morris Oxford | 1989 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Morris | Reliant |
Model | Oxford | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2140 mm |