1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1994 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1994 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 34 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 228 kg more 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, 1994 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | A 55 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 894 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 |