1955 Abarth 207 vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 207 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 207. (78 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 430 kg more than 1955 Abarth 207. 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. 1981 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 207 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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