1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1978 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 695 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1978 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1978 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 850 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 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 | 570 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 27 L |