1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1975 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 14 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, 1975 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Reliant SE6.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1975 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Reliant |
| Model | 75 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
