1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 125 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2140 mm |