2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1978 Reliant SE6. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1200 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Reliant SE6. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Reliant SE6 has manual transmission. 1978 Reliant SE6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1978 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Reliant |
| Model | Continental | SE6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
