1969 Moretti Spider Turismo vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti Spider Turismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti Spider Turismo would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Spider Turismo. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Spider Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 585 kg more than 1969 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti Spider Turismo. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti Spider Turismo. 1985 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1969 Moretti Spider Turismo has manual transmission. 1969 Moretti Spider Turismo 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.
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1969 Moretti Spider Turismo | 1985 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Moretti | Reliant |
Model | Spider Turismo | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 748 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 91 L |