1949 Morris Six vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1978 Reliant SE6 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant SE6 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1949 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1949 Morris Six. 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, 1978 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Six | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Morris | Reliant |
| Model | Six | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
