1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 1986 Reliant SE6

To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Reliant SE6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Reliant SE6 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1986 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Reliant SE6.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar Kensington 1986 Reliant SE6
Make Jaguar Reliant
Model Kensington SE6
Year Released 1990 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 2992 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 295 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2650 mm