1959 BMW 600 vs. 1989 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1989 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Reliant Scimitar (75 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 290 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1989 Reliant Scimitar (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1989 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 600 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2140 mm |
