1962 Austin Princess vs. 1988 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1988 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin Princess (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Reliant Scimitar. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 1988 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1334 kg more than 1988 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin Princess | 1988 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Austin | Reliant |
Model | Princess | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2140 mm |