1971 BMW 3 vs. 1989 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1989 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Reliant Scimitar. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1989 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 3 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2140 mm |