2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1983 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 867 kg more than 1983 Reliant SE6.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Reliant SE6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1983 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Reliant |
| Model | Defender | SE6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2650 mm |
