1994 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1986 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 8 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1986 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1986 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1180 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, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bentley Brooklands | 1986 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Reliant |
| Model | Brooklands | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
