1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1982 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1982 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 310 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, 1982 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1982 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1982 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1982 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | Giulia | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
