1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1989 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1989 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 20 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1989 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Giulietta | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2140 mm |