1982 BMW 328 vs. 1982 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1982 BMW 328 and 1982 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 206 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant Scimitar. 1982 BMW 328 has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant Scimitar has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant Scimitar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 BMW 328 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1982 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 328 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
