1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia.
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, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Appia | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2140 mm |