1975 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1975 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant Scimitar | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Reliant | BMW |
| Model | Scimitar | 116 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |
