1984 Reliant SE6 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. 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, 1984 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1984 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Reliant SE6 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Reliant | Skoda |
| Model | SE6 | L |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
