1974 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 330 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1980 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Junior | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2640 mm |