1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1979 Reliant SE6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1979 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1979 Reliant SE6. 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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant SE6. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1979 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1979 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Monteverdi | Reliant |
Model | High Speed 375 | SE6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2650 mm |