1957 Fiat 1200 vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 345 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. 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, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 1200 | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 1200 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
