1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1978 Reliant SE6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Reliant SE6. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Porsche 911 | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Porsche | Reliant |
Model | 911 | SE6 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2686 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 236 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 | 1080 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2650 mm |