1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1978 Reliant SE6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 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 87 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1978 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Reliant |
| Model | 750 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2650 mm |
