1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1980 Reliant GTC is newer by 21 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant GTC weights approximately 720 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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Abarth | Reliant |
| Model | 850 | GTC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 91 L |
