1983 Reliant SE6 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1983 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 325 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman H. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1983 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1983 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Reliant SE6 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Reliant | SsangYong |
| Model | SE6 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
