1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1986 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1986 Reliant SE6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1986 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Alvis | Reliant |
| Model | TA 21 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
