1983 Oldsmobile Toronado vs. 1976 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 7 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 454 kg more than 1976 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, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant SE6. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1976 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1976 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | 1976 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Reliant |
| Model | Toronado | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
