1976 Reliant SE6 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant SE6 would be higher. 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 19 more horse power than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 1976 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Reliant SE6 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Reliant | Vauxhall |
| Model | SE6 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
