1985 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1961 Steyr 500
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 360 kg more than 1961 Steyr 500. 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Reliant Scimitar | 1961 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Reliant | Steyr |
| Model | Scimitar | 500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 1850 mm |
