1986 Reliant SE6 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1986 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 235 kg more than 1986 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Reliant SE6 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Reliant | Ferrari |
| Model | SE6 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2649 mm |
