1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1980 Reliant SE6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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, 1980 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1980 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Reliant |
| Model | 911 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |
