1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | 90 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1265 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |