1957 Allard GT vs. 1975 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1975 Reliant SE6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1975 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1957 Allard GT.
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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard GT | 1975 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Allard | Reliant |
Model | GT | SE6 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |