1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1983 Reliant SE6 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1983 Reliant SE6. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | A 135 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2650 mm |
