1959 Riley 4-68 vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 173 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68. 1981 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1959 Riley 4-68 has manual transmission. 1959 Riley 4-68 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Riley 4-68 | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Riley | Reliant |
Model | 4-68 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |