1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1982 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1982 Avanti Avanti and 1982 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1982 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 290 kg more than 1982 Reliant SE6. 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Reliant SE6. 1982 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1982 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1982 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 1982 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Avanti | Reliant |
| Model | Avanti | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
