1957 Fiat 1100 vs. 1970 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1970 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1100 | 1970 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 1100 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 23 L |
