1990 Reliant Scimitar vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1990 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1990 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Reliant Scimitar. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Reliant Scimitar | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Reliant | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Scimitar | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |
