2009 BMW 320 vs. 1964 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 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 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. (120 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1964 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 317 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 BMW 320 | 1964 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | BMW | Reliant |
Model | 320 | Scimitar |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1003 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |