1977 BMW 528 vs. 1977 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1977 BMW 528 and 1977 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. (135 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1977 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528. 1977 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1977 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 528 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |