1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1978 Reliant SE6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Reliant SE6. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1978 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1978 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
Model | Giulia | SE6 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 233 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |