1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1980 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1980 Reliant SE6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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, 1980 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1980 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Morgan | Reliant |
Model | Plus 4 Plus | SE6 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |