1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1995 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 107 kg more than 1995 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Reliant Scimitar. (127 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Giulia | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2140 mm |