1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1985 Reliant SE6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 301 kg more than 1985 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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Reliant |
| Model | Corvette | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
