1979 Reliant SE6 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant SE6 would be higher. 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 46 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 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 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Reliant SE6 | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | SE6 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2240 mm |
