2009 BMW 118 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant GTC (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC.
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, 1980 Reliant GTC (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1980 Reliant GTC has manual transmission. 1980 Reliant GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 118 | GTC |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 91 L |