1979 Reliant SE6 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1979 Reliant SE6 and 1979 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Reliant SE6 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Reliant | Toyota |
Model | SE6 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |