1978 BMW B7 vs. 1976 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1976 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. 1976 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1976 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | B7 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1265 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 27 L |
