1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1976 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 1976 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 395 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1976 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Navajo | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |