1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1981 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1981 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 850 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 84 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1981 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 850 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2640 mm |