1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 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 91 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1986 Reliant Scimitar (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Abarth | Reliant |
Model | 750 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |