1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1997 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1997 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1997 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1997 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 850 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2140 mm |