1972 Fiat 850 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 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 850 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2640 mm |