1983 BMW 525 vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1983 BMW 525 and 1983 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525.
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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 525 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2650 mm |
