1959 BMW 503 vs. 1970 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1970 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Scimitar. (123 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 310 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1970 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 503 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 23 L |