1983 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, both 1983 Mitsubishi Minica and 1983 Reliant SE6 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. 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, 1983 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mitsubishi Minica | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Reliant |
Model | Minica | SE6 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 546 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2650 mm |