1964 Morris Minor vs. 1972 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1972 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1964 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 390 kg more than 1964 Morris Minor. 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, 1972 Reliant Scimitar (266 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Morris Minor | 1972 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Morris | Reliant |
| Model | Minor | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 23 L |
