1988 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1988 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Reliant Scimitar (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 274 kg more than 1988 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Reliant Scimitar | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Reliant | Vauxhall |
| Model | Scimitar | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2630 mm |
