1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1970 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1970 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (123 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1970 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Flaminia | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 23 L |