1985 Reliant Scimitar vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1985 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, 2012 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant Scimitar. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Reliant Scimitar | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Reliant | BMW |
| Model | Scimitar | 128 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2659 mm |
