1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 860 kg more than 1978 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
| Model | Sixty | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 27 L |
