1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 178 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A 55 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
