1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1979 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1979 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (136 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 265 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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, 1979 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1979 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1979 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | 1900 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 236 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.4 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |