1988 Innocenti 990 vs. 1997 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1997 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Reliant Scimitar (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1988 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1988 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 183 kg more than 1988 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Reliant Scimitar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Reliant Scimitar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Reliant Scimitar (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Innocenti 990.

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