1985 Reliant SE6 vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1985 Reliant SE6 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 319 kg more than 1957 Riley 1.5. 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, 1985 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Reliant SE6 | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Reliant | Riley |
| Model | SE6 | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2190 mm |
