2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 1976 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1976 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1976 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 320 kg more than 1976 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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Coupe | 1976 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Maserati | Reliant |
| Model | Coupe | SE6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
