1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1984 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1984 Reliant SE6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1984 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1984 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1984 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
| Model | Type-C | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
