1986 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1986 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, 1950 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Reliant Scimitar | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Reliant | Rover |
| Model | Scimitar | P4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2830 mm |
