1994 Acura NSX vs. 1985 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1994 Acura NSX is newer by 9 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, 1994 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1985 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Acura NSX weights approximately 116 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, 1994 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Acura NSX | 1985 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Acura | Reliant |
| Model | NSX | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
