1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1977 Reliant SE6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1977 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | Giulietta | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2650 mm |
