1968 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 585 kg more than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 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, 1981 Reliant Scimitar (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo. 1981 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1968 Moretti Spider Turismo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Moretti | Reliant |
Model | Spider Turismo | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 748 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2640 mm |