1970 Marcos 2 Litres vs. 1981 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1981 Reliant SE6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos 2 Litres would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 1981 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos 2 Litres | 1981 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Marcos | Reliant |
Model | 2 Litres | SE6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |