1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 447 kg more than 1980 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bristol 411 | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Bristol | Reliant |
Model | 411 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |