1984 BMW 628 vs. 1984 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, both 1984 BMW 628 and 1984 Reliant Scimitar were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 624 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1984 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 628 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2140 mm |
