1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 467 kg more than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. 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, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Alfa 6 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1003 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |