1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1983 Reliant SE6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
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 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Alpine | Reliant |
| Model | A 310 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2650 mm |
