1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1979 Reliant SE6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1979 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Fiat | Reliant |
Model | 850 | SE6 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |