2007 BMW 120 vs. 1979 Reliant SE6
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1979 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 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, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1979 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | BMW | Reliant |
| Model | 120 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
