1981 BMW 745 vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 1188 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1970 Reliant Bug has manual transmission. 1970 Reliant Bug will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 BMW 745 | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 745 | Bug |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 2800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 1960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 23 L |