1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1984 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1984 Reliant SE6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. 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, 1984 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1984 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | Eagle | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
