2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 193 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 44 | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Morgan | Reliant |
Model | 44 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 27 L |