1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1982 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1982 Reliant SE6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1982 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Reliant |
| Model | 3000 Mk III | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |
