1970 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1970 Morgan 4 and 1970 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Morgan 4 | 1970 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Morgan | Reliant |
Model | 4 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |