1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1982 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1982 Reliant SE6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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, 1982 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1982 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1982 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Reliant |
| Model | Dino | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
