1965 AC Aceca vs. 1976 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1976 Reliant SE6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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, 1976 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1976 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | AC | Reliant |
| Model | Aceca | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
