1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1970 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1970 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Alfa 6 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 23 L |