2009 BMW 118 vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 382 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Reliant Scimitar (190 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 118 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1003 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |