2011 Alpina B7 vs. 1986 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Reliant Scimitar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Reliant Scimitar would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1986 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant Scimitar. (207 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant Scimitar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Alpina B7 | 1986 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Alpina | Reliant |
| Model | B7 | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 699 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5225 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 2640 mm |
