1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 64 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 426 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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 (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Giulietta | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 27 L |