1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1974 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1974 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (143 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 44 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1974 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1974 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | 2600 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |