1984 Alpine A 310 vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1984 Alpine A 310 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 313 kg more than 1984 Alpine A 310.
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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alpine A 310 | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alpine | Reliant |
Model | A 310 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 27 L |