1975 Reliant SE6 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1975 Reliant SE6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. 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 66 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1970 Riley 4. 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, 1975 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Reliant SE6 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Reliant | Riley |
| Model | SE6 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
