1977 BMW 728 vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 2 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, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 728 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
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 | 170 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 27 L |