1980 Reliant SE6 vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1980 Reliant SE6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 1980 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Reliant SE6 | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
| Make | Reliant | Riley |
| Model | SE6 | 4-68 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
