1986 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 820 kg more than 1959 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, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Reliant Scimitar | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
| Make | Reliant | Steyr |
| Model | Scimitar | 500 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1850 mm |
