1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 430 kg more than 1958 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, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 1100 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2640 mm |
