1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 22 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 14 kg more than 1985 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. 1985 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Lancia | Reliant |
Model | Flaminia | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1300 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 |