1998 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1998 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Reliant Scimitar | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Reliant | Skoda |
| Model | Scimitar | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 893 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2690 mm |
