2009 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 330 | GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 91 L |
