1999 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1978 Reliant SE6. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | AC | Reliant |
| Model | Aceca | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |
