1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 303 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (260 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | Giulia | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 27 L |
