2007 BMW 523 vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 1167 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1970 Reliant Bug has manual transmission. 1970 Reliant Bug will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 523 | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 523 | Bug |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 60.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 2800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 23 L |