1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 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 770 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant Scimitar. (206 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | Dinan | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 206 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |