1978 Reliant SE6 vs. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1978 Reliant SE6. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 850 kg more than 1978 Reliant SE6. 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, 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant SE6. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1978 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1978 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Reliant SE6 | 1983 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Reliant | Aston Martin |
| Model | SE6 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2920 mm |
