1985 Reliant SE6 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1985 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 296 kg more than 1985 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Reliant SE6 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Reliant | Toyota |
| Model | SE6 | Supra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
