1963 Moretti 500 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 Moretti 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Moretti 500 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 105 more horse power than 1963 Moretti 500. (18 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1963 Moretti 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Moretti 500. 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Moretti 500. (35 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Moretti 500.

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