1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1976 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 740 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. (236 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant Scimitar. 1976 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1976 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | Dinan | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
