1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1979 Reliant SE6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Reliant SE6.
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, 1968 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Holden | Reliant |
Model | Belmont | SE6 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |