1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (95 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 103 kg more than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 1500 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2140 mm |
