1969 Jaguar 240 vs. 1976 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1976 Reliant SE6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Jaguar 240 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Reliant SE6 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Jaguar 240. (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Reliant SE6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Reliant SE6 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Reliant SE6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Jaguar 240 | 1976 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Reliant |
| Model | 240 | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
