1978 Mazda 616 vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1978 Mazda 616 and 1978 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Reliant SE6 (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Mazda | Reliant |
| Model | 616 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
