1975 Honda Z vs. 1975 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1975 Honda Z and 1975 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1975 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1975 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Reliant SE6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Reliant SE6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Honda Z | 1975 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Honda | Reliant |
| Model | Z | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
