1987 Opel Senator vs. 1975 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (178 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 286 kg more than 1975 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, 1987 Opel Senator (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant SE6. 1987 Opel Senator has automatic transmission and 1975 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1975 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Opel Senator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Opel Senator | 1975 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Opel | Reliant |
Model | Senator | SE6 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2969 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |