1980 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1960 Seat 1400
To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1960 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 235 kg more than 1960 Seat 1400. 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, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Reliant Scimitar | 1960 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Reliant | Seat |
Model | Scimitar | 1400 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |