1976 Reliant SE6 vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1976 Reliant SE6 and 1976 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 Reliant SE6.
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, 1976 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Reliant SE6 | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | SE6 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
