1980 BMW 628 vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1980 BMW 628 and 1980 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 628 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |