2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1975 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 25 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1975 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 1975 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 21 | 1975 Reliant SE6 | |
Make | Caterham | Reliant |
Model | 21 | SE6 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |