1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 316 kg more than 1954 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. 1975 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | 1900 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1266 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 27 L |