1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1977 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 14 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), 1977 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 49 kg more than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Flaminia | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 27 L |