1981 Austin Marina vs. 1976 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. 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, 1976 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1976 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Austin | Reliant |
| Model | Marina | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
