1974 Lancia Stratos vs. 1981 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1981 Reliant SE6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1981 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lancia Stratos. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lancia Stratos | 1981 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Lancia | Reliant |
| Model | Stratos | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2650 mm |
