1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 446 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
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. 1975 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Appia | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 27 L |