1978 Reliant SE6 vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 31 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1978 Reliant SE6. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1978 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, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant SE6. 2009 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2009 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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