1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1980 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1980 Reliant SE6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 124 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 43 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1980 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | 124 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
