1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1974 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1974 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Reliant Scimitar (267 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (225 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1974 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | 75 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |