1976 Reliant SE6 vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1976 Reliant SE6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1976 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Reliant SE6 | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Reliant | TVR |
| Model | SE6 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
