1960 Morris Minor vs. 1982 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1982 Reliant SE6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. 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, 1982 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 1982 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Morris | Reliant |
| Model | Minor | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 828 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2650 mm |
